Repatriation (film)

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Repatriation
Directed by Kim Dong-won
Produced by Kim Dong-won
Written by Kim Dong-won
Ryu Mi-rye
Starring Jo Chang-son
Kim Suk-hyung
Music by Kim Dong-bum
Lee Ji-eun
Cinematography Byun Young-joo
Kim Tae-il
Jung Chang-young
Jang Young-gil
Mun Jeong-hyeon
Release dates
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  • March 19, 2004 (2004-03-19)
Running time
148 minutes
Country South Korea
Language Korean

Repatriation (Hangul송환; hanja送還; RRSonghwan) is a 2004 South Korean documentary film that documents the lives of North Korean spies who were captured and imprisoned in the South for more than 30 years. They were finally set free in the 1990s when inter-Korean relations improved, and repatriated to the North.[1][2]

It was presented with the Freedom of Expression Award at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival, the first time a Korean film has ever been presented with an award at the prestigious U.S. festival.[3] It also won Best Documentary Award at the 19th Fribourg International Film Festival in 2005.[4]

Production

When the "unconverted" North Korean spies, captured and imprisoned in South Korea, were released after more than 30 years, they moved to Bongchun-dong, filmmaker Kim Dong-won's village. Kim developed a close relationship with them which eventually led him to the Repatriation film project, which spanned 12 years and 800 hours of videotaping. The film documents their views on Korea's partition, their daily hardships as they attempt to adjust to South Korean society as well as their struggle for repatriation. Through this intimate portrayal, Kim offers a penetrating insight into the tragic consequences of the Cold War that still persist in Korea.[5][6][7]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2004 Sundance Film Festival Freedom of Expression Award Repatriation Won
12th Chunsa Film Art Awards Best Planning Kim Dong-won Won
5th Busan Film Critics Awards Special Jury Prize Kim Dong-won Won
24th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards[8] Special Mention Kim Dong-won Won
2005 19th Fribourg International Film Festival Best Documentary Award Repatriation Won

References

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